Consanguinity, fasting, and Vitamin D deficiency - The Religious Reasons Why a Baby Born to Muslim Parents is Far More Likely to Suffer Birth Defects Than One Born to non-Muslim Parents
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This is not an expression of Islamophobia, it's reporting on the disregard for common sense secular knowledge, plain and simple.
The sound quality in the YouTube link below is terrible, but the information is pretty clear. Be warned, there are some very disturbing images in the video.
It's no secret that I'm critical of religions in general, but occasionally I get accused of bashing Christianity more than Islam. Consider this as evidence that I am equal opportunity when it comes to the dangers that all religions pose to humanity.
This just goes to show that an atheist just can't please a Christian. They are quick to condemn us for being critical of their religion, but when I post an article that is fully in line with their own form of almost-atheism (non-belief and criticism of every religion but theirs), all I get is crickets.
This just goes to show that an atheist just can't please a Christian.
Well I'm an atheist and I know how to please a Jew. Of course these days that means not getting any ideas in my head in bed and just going to sleep instead. Damn it!
I used to have terrible dizzy spells in the middle of the night in my late-teens/early 20's. USAF Doc told me I needed more vitamin D in my system and it cleared them right up.
GIANT pills, but I used to take the same, for women... They started going down sideways, not lengthwise, and I started choking on them. One night, after thinking I was going to die from a choking fit, (the pill got stuck), I switched to Centrum gummies, and have been much happier... I don't know why vitamin makers have to make the pills so large. I'd take two, rather than choke and gag...
That's off topic, but I'd say that there's plenty of evidence that atheists have less chance of birth defects than Muslims, less chance of family dysfunction in dealing with gay sons and daughters, zero chance of fleecing the savings from the elderly with false promises of the afterlife, zero chance of relying on faith over routine medical procedures, and a whole host of other benefits over the devoutly faithful.
Do you have a list of bad things that atheists do?
I'm afraid that you're going to have to do better than just a link to defend such a glib and derogatory claim. It's not even worth addressing, to be honest.
You are being the glib one here . Too afraid of what you'll see in studies about psych problems in children of gay couples . And too chickenshit to examine the evidence to check its validity . What a sick joke your "objectivity" is .
Congrats Hal on opening your discussions to a broader field of religions . FYI from what I know the consanguinity problem is especially severe in Iran .
I've watched several of these videos on YouTube, and I thought that, in general, a lot of these birth defects were caused by the spent nuclear fuel and other nasty goodies in the bombs used during the Iraq war... At least, that is what I got out of it...
The birth defects are truly horrible, and I feel very sorry for the babies, and their mothers!
Note: I do not doubt that the intermarrying of first cousins are also a part of this. Also, I can't help but wonder if some of the birth defects shown aren't a result of environmental factors...
The US has no weapons that include spent nuclear fuel. They would be too hot to handle.
You may be referring to depleted uranium, used because of its density. There are no radiological hazards associated with DU, but it is a toxic heavy metal. However, there is little or no chance it can be blamed for mass birth defects given that we handle it routinely.
It's no secret that I'm critical of religions in general, but occasionally I get accused of bashing Christianity more than Islam. Consider this as evidence that I am equal opportunity when it comes to the dangers that all religions pose to humanity.
I can agree with that.
This just goes to show that an atheist just can't please a Christian. They are quick to condemn us for being critical of their religion, but when I post an article that is fully in line with their own form of almost-atheism (non-belief and criticism of every religion but theirs), all I get is crickets.
Give it more time.
This just goes to show that an atheist just can't please a Christian.
Well I'm an atheist and I know how to please a Jew. Of course these days that means not getting any ideas in my head in bed and just going to sleep instead. Damn it!
I just recently started supplementing vitamin D. I understand most people are deficient. I also added B12 and more magnesium.
Imagine how deficient you'd be if you wore a burqa 24/7.
It's the only vitamin with documented benefits.
It's the only vitamin with documented benefits.
What is the only vitamin with documented benefits?
Vitamin D
I take one every night-- for my heart.
I used to have terrible dizzy spells in the middle of the night in my late-teens/early 20's. USAF Doc told me I needed more vitamin D in my system and it cleared them right up.
I just recently started supplementing vitamin D. I understand most people are deficient. I also added B12 and more magnesium.
I take the generic equivalent of Centrum Silver for Men and have for years. Good stuff.
GIANT pills, but I used to take the same, for women... They started going down sideways, not lengthwise, and I started choking on them. One night, after thinking I was going to die from a choking fit, (the pill got stuck), I switched to Centrum gummies, and have been much happier... I don't know why vitamin makers have to make the pills so large. I'd take two, rather than choke and gag...
Is there any evidence that the world would definitely be a better place if it were entirely run by atheists, or do we just take their word for it ?
Do you have a list of bad things that atheists do?
There is strong evidence that the children of gay parents have psychological problems ...
Now Petey, a grenade like that requires some justification. Perhaps you need to read My Two Moms.
Why would reading a single anecdote disprove a study of many study subjects ? Do you want a link ?
I'm afraid that you're going to have to do better than just a link to defend such a glib and derogatory claim. It's not even worth addressing, to be honest.
glib and derogatory claim.
You are being the glib one here . Too afraid of what you'll see in studies about psych problems in children of gay couples . And too chickenshit to examine the evidence to check its validity . What a sick joke your "objectivity" is .
not even worth addressing, to be honest.
Honesty has NOTHING to do with it ...
Children of gay couples academically disadvantaged: study
Gay couples’ children oppose same-sex marriage, tell of unpleasant upbringings
Congrats Hal on opening your discussions to a broader field of religions . FYI from what I know the consanguinity problem is especially severe in Iran .
I've watched several of these videos on YouTube, and I thought that, in general, a lot of these birth defects were caused by the spent nuclear fuel and other nasty goodies in the bombs used during the Iraq war... At least, that is what I got out of it...
The birth defects are truly horrible, and I feel very sorry for the babies, and their mothers!
Note: I do not doubt that the intermarrying of first cousins are also a part of this. Also, I can't help but wonder if some of the birth defects shown aren't a result of environmental factors...
The US has no weapons that include spent nuclear fuel. They would be too hot to handle.
You may be referring to depleted uranium, used because of its density. There are no radiological hazards associated with DU, but it is a toxic heavy metal. However, there is little or no chance it can be blamed for mass birth defects given that we handle it routinely.
Thanks, Cerenkov!
I don't know why I was so hell bent of looking at these YouTube videos, but I was... Thanks!